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UWL student Matthew Wright says researching stress effects on the gut with Biology Professor Sumei Liu isn’t like taking a class where problems tend to work out. In research, failure and error are common. “I've learned to handle mistakes and solve problems because of this,” Wright explains. “The experience has taught me the importance of drive and grit.” Apprentice awarded Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 Leaving a Legacy: Gift supports student dreams, recruitment of top students Read more about Apprentice awarded Mary Hamman, an associate professor in the UW-La Crosse Economics Department, has been named the first UWL College of Business Administration Swenson Baier Engaged Faculty Fellow. The fellowship, funded by 1985 CBA graduate Scott Swenson and his spouse, Cynthia Baier, is UWL’s first philanthropically-funded faculty fellowship supporting the vision and recognition of business faculty who are industry-engaged. Read more → Faculty fellow Posted 4:08 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020 College of Business Administration names Hamman first campus fellow. Read more about Faculty fellow Read more → UWL Cares Posted 4 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2020 Alumni, faculty, staff and community support students through campaign. Read more about UWL Cares Mattie Mae Krause, a biomedical major on the pre-med track, has received the inaugural scholarship from the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. Krause was named Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest in 2016 and has been active in numerous campus and community organizations. Read more → A scholar leader Posted 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Student earns scholarship from Thompson Center on Public Leadership. Read more about A scholar leader Mark Moralez, political science and public administration major, aims to pursue graduate school in public affairs with the goal of becoming a professor or administrator in higher education. Read more → A shared experience Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 Donor, recipient share similar path into leadership in advocating for social justice in higher education. Read more about A shared experience Kay Taylor, Rollo’s wife presented UWL Men’s Basketball Coach Kent Dernbach with a plaque that will list freshman award recipients. Read more → Leaving a legacy Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 Former UWL coach being remembered for his impact. Read more about Leaving a legacy Kathleen Hawkes, assistant professor of art, smiles as she sees the original print “Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park” by Photographer Ansel Adams. Read more → Art donation is inspiring Posted 3:26 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 Alumna’s collection of prints, financial gifts to change student lives Read more about Art donation is inspiring Ron and Jane Rada will receive honorary doctorates during UWL’s Winter Commencement Sunday, Dec.15. Read more → Honorary doctorates Posted 3:29 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 Ron and Jane Rada to receive UWL honors. Read more about Honorary doctorates Alice Svec, ’59, is giving back in her field of elementary education. She taught third and fourth grade in Janesville, Wisconsin, and South St. Paul, before becoming a nurses aide for 51 years. Read more → A woman of many hats Posted 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 Alumna's estate gift will support future educators forever. Read more about A woman of many hats Kay Taylor, Rollo’s wife presented UWL Men’s Basketball Coach Kent Dernbach with a plaque that will list freshman award recipients. Read more → He loved UWL Posted 3:31 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 Coach Taylor being remembered for his impact on many. Read more about He loved UWL

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